The second wave of feminism that took off in the 1960's was suppressed by the economic and racial issues that seemed to take importance. Through new conversations women were now having for the first time, common issues were discovered and what began as a small ideological movement spread nationwide. Feminist movements started to branch off into separate ideologies, the theater following the radicals that believed that the world was oppressing them through patriarchies and unequal treatment in many areas. These theaters used tactics often seen in the street during the civil rights movement, but later developed to address women's issues specifically. At first, plays were beginning to be told through women's perspective about relationships, food, etc., emphasizing on political equity, but paying little attention to minorities. Although the movement was not strong enough to hold out pas the 1980's, it made a lasting impression with radical groups such as Spiderwoman Theatre, At the Foot of the Mountain Theatre, and many others that activists and organizations may revisit in the future.